quick question before I place an order for pads

**imported_Bababooey** · 06-11-2005, 08:11 PM

I have a 6` backing plate for my pc (purchased from properautocare) and I am wondering if it will fit the Sonus DAS pads or propel pads without being too close to the edge. If not, will any 5` backing plate do or does it have to be the one specifically advertised alongside them? Thanks for any input.

-mike

**JasonD** · 06-11-2005, 08:17 PM

I don`t know about the Propel pads, but I wouldn`t use a 6" backingplate with the Sonus DAS pads. The velcro backing on the Sonus pad is *exactly* 6" and I would fear that the backing plate would start cutting into the foam during use.

I measured my 6" backing plate and it actually measures 5 3/4", which leaves very little room for error, but it will work if it has to.

I`d go with the 5" plate instead, it will be a lot safer, and you can use any 5" plate you desire. As long as it mounts on the PC and measures anywhere from 5" - 5.5", you are good.

**imported_Denzil** · 06-11-2005, 08:20 PM

You`ll be fine using the 6" plate. :up

**imported_Bababooey** · 06-11-2005, 08:46 PM

Thank for the replies but since the are opposing viewpoints I don`t know who to believe. I`ll wait and see if anyone else cares to chime in or if someone can elaborate on the comment that a 6` plate should be fine. I`d like to save myself from buying another plate and instead purchase a couple more pads. But not if I`ll risk damaging the pads or scratching the paint.

**imported_Burlyq** · 06-11-2005, 08:50 PM

Could try edge pads and put the backing plate down.

**JasonD** · 06-11-2005, 08:51 PM

Let me put it this way. When I placed the 6" (5 3/4") backing plate on the DAS pad, you could just *barely* see the white edge of the velcro backing.

What does your 6" plate measure? They seem to vary which is why I`m asking.

**imported_Bababooey** · 06-11-2005, 10:27 PM

JDookie- Thanks, you`ve convinced me to go with the 5` backing. Better save then sorry. In your experience do you feel that any of the pads in the DAS lineup performs/outshines the others in its category or do they all perform equally well? I don`t know if it`s worthwhile or effective, but I was thinking I would use what people felt are the best pads for light cutting (maybe LC orange), polishing (maybe Sonus green), and finishing (maybe Propel grey). Is there any consensus?